ocr: Strengthss Very rich in naturalresources: fertile soil, rich fisheries, timber including diminishing teak: reserves, gems, offshore natural gas and oil. Weaknessess Shortage of skilled labor, managers and technicians. Rudimentary financial systems and institutions. Nationwide black market. Huge external debt. Dependence on importedmanufractures. Profile Burma's economy is agniculture-based and functions mainly on a cash and barter system. Its key industries are controlled by 20 military-run state enterprises. Every aspect of economic life is permeated by a black market, on which prices are roc ...
